Bacteriology TEST

The study of micro-organisms is known as

• genetics

• bacteriology

• chemistry

• biology

The more common name for bacteria is

• diseases

• cold sores

• germs

• insects

Harmless bacteria are called

• contagious

• pathogenic

• homogenized

• non-pathogenic

The majority of all bacteria is

• harmless

• deadly

• visible ot the naked eye

• animal

Pathogenic bacteria that need living matter for growth are called

• boils

• sebum

• parasites

• pus

Pathogenic bacteria are

• harmless

• harmful

• antiseptic

• dry

Match the following

• spherical spores

• cocci bacteria

• round

• spirilla

• rod

• have tough outer coverings

• spiral or corkscrew

• bacilli

During the active stage, bacteria

• die

• grow

• remain the same

• form spores

Bacteria grow best in places that are

• bright and sunny

• cool and light

• damp and dirty

• clean and dry

When bacteria have reached their limit of growth, they

• cease to exist

• shrink

• reproduce

• die